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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,574 and 679,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,574 and 679,204 is: 1,466,485.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,574 : 679,204 = 679,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,574/679,204 = 679,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,574x = 679,204 × 679,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,574x = 461,318,073,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,318,073,616/314,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,485.07

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